10 In a single day Oats and Oatmeal Recipes That Aren’t Only for Breakfast

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Registered dietitians and other nutritionists love oats, and for good reason. In their natural state – that is, steel cut (aka grits) or old-fashioned, not instant or quick oats – these whole grains are amazingly healthy. They’re full of both soluble and insoluble fiber, including a type called beta-glucan, which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suggests can directly lower your risk of coronary artery disease. Oatmeal consumption has also been linked to lower risk of diabetes and improved weight and digestive health, according to the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health.

In fact, they are so good for you that you shouldn’t limit yourself to eating them just for breakfast. Oats are a neutral base for a variety of toppings and can be enjoyed sweet or savory, as a snack or meal, warm or cold. Overnight oats, made by mixing old-fashioned oats with a liquid and absorbing them overnight in the refrigerator, have become a popular and easy way to enjoy cold rolled oats.

There are only two rules. First, use the least processed oats you can find. Instant oatmeal cooks faster, but you sacrifice fiber and other nutrients for convenience, and often add unnecessary sugar (A single packet of Quaker Maple & Brown Sugar oatmeal contains 12 grams (g) of added sugar – almost half the American heart’s association recommended daily limit for added sugar for women and a third of the limit for men).

The second rule: have fun! Experiment with toppings, non-dairy milk, and use oatmeal in hearty dishes like soups. The more ways you can find to enjoy oatmeal and oatmeal, the more you will get their benefits without ever getting bored.

To make it easier for you to get started, we have created hot and cold oat ideas as well as desserts and snacks for every meal, so that you can find a satisfying recipe for every season and mood. Get ready to spoon.

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